Falling pregnant
Dr Deon van Zyl, obstetrician and gynaecologist at Mediclinic Panorama, takes us through what you need to know before trying to conceive. Here’s how to make yourself baby ready.
The Harmony test during pregnancy
A simple blood test could tell you everything you need to know about your unborn baby.
Endometriosis explained
Although endometriosis is fairly common, it’s not often understood. Find out what it is.
Pre-eclampsia in pregnancy
Pre-eclampsia typically affects women in their third trimester of pregnancy – here’s what you need to know.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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Some of our hospitals have operating tables that can support patients of up to 370kg in weight and 2.2m in height.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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An orange has over 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 flavonoids, providing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and blood clot-inhibiting effects.
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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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Understanding miscarriage
Unfortunately a miscarriage can’t be stopped – here are the signs, risk factors and when to see your doctor.
Postnatal depression
Postnatal depression is fairly common – here’s how to recognise it and what you can do about it.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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Some of our hospitals have operating tables that can support patients of up to 370kg in weight and 2.2m in height.
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Genetic testing – what to consider
Here’s what you need to know about genetic testing if you’re pregnant and when to have it done.
Can I have a natural birth after a previous Caesarean?
What you need to know about having a natural birth after a Caesarean.
Amniocentesis – what happens next?
What to expect after an amniocentesis during pregnancy.
When an expectant mom needs an amniocentesis test
Here’s why and when an expectant mom needs an amniocentesis test.
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